How many evenings have seemed endless due to the constant over-analyzing we do in our minds? If you belong to the category of “overthinkers”, you understand exactly what we mean. A simple and innocent thought can very easily become inflated and end up being a torture of our psychology. Most problems are created by ourselves in the first place, due to the fact that we often allow them to creep into us, focusing on the worst case scenario and not on their solution. This is how a person who analyzes everything functions. Except that in this case even an insignificant
Keto-Like Diet Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke
Following a keto-like diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fats could more than double the risk of cardiovascular issues such as chest pain (angina), blocked arteries requiring stents (tiny coils that open arteries), heart attacks, and strokes, according to a new study.
The findings, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session, suggest that a keto-style eating plan could lead to increased levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein) — also known as “bad” cholesterol — which in turn may heighten the likelihood of cardiovascular disease.
“If you are following a carbohydrate-restricted diet, our data suggest that
Parkland Institute releases report on Alberta EMS ‘crisis’
There are more than twice as many paramedics per capita in Alberta than Quebec and Ontario so staffing is not what’s causing a “crisis” in the system, according to a new report by the Parkland Institute.
Lights and Sirens: The Critical Condition of EMS in Alberta was released Tuesday morning by author and medical sociologist Michael K. Corman.
The report states that while most paramedics surveyed believe the system needs more staff and ambulances, federal data disputes that.
In 2020, Alberta had 201 paramedic providers per 100,000 people. Quebec had 66.5, Ontario had 64.3 and BC had 100.7, according
Healthy lifestyle tips to follow in 2023
You must have heard people often saying “health is wealth” and that we should live by it. This is true as without good health, life can go downhill pretty quickly. Thus, we must understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Even the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that a healthy lifestyle is a “way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early.” But what does one need to do to live healthily? Should they adopt good eating habits, exercise daily or just maintain a positive attitude? While there are several tips to follow, it can
Sealife Adventure set for two new sharks… here’s all you need to know about them
TWO new sharks are coming to Southend’s Sealife Adventure soon!
The Eastern Esplanade aquarium announced the exciting news yesterday.
Two Californian Horned Sharks are on there way to their new home and will be on view to the public soon.
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The new sharks will form part of a Sealife Adventure’s new stranger tides exhibit.
Californian Horned Sharks are
If you enjoy mint chutney with your meals, we have some healthy news for you
In many Indian households, meals are incomplete without condiments like chutney. As such, from east to west and north to south, people consume a variety of chutneys in a myriad of flavors including sweet, sour, tangy, and spicy. But did you know that condiments, which are best known to enhance the flavor of food, actually provide a lot of health benefits, too?
Lovneet Batra, a nutritionist, also highlighted the importance and role of condiments in our diets in an Instagram post. “Adding condiments to your meals is a great way to enhance flavor and potentially provide health benefits too,” she
Time to become Virtually perfect
Some might believe that the COVID ’19 pandemic was the harbinger of a heightened digital health wave, while others might believe that the pandemic simply hastened the process of its evolution and adoption. I, for one, stand by the latter. The Digital Health market size was around US$ 195.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated to substantially grow to around US$ 780.05 billion by 2030¹. The spending on digital healthcare solutions is estimated to reach US$ 244 billion by 2025². Digital Health companies have been slowly simmering, brewing, adapting and growing, and have seized the market when the
Intermittent fasting’s impact on bone health
Although several studies have indicated intermittent fasting (IF) promotes weight loss and improves metabolic health, its effect on bone health is unclear. Recently, scientists reviewed the existing literature and summarized the effects of varied forms of IF, such as the 5:2 diet, alternate day fasting (ADF), and time-restricted eating/feeding (TRE/TRF), on bone health. This review is available in the British Journal of Nutrition.
In this study, the authors obtained relevant articles from the MEDLINE database until the 30th of September 2022. The impact of IF on bone health was assessed based on animal studies and human observational and interventional studies